Cleveland, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cleveland, Georgia
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Cleveland City Hall
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Location in White County, Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Georgia | ||
| County | White | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.89 sq mi (10.07 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.87 sq mi (10.03 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,514 | ||
| • Density | 1,075.12/sq mi (415.11/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
30528
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| Area code(s) | 706 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-16824 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0355189 | ||
| Website | www.cityofclevelandga.org | ||
Cleveland is a small city in White County, Georgia. It's about 90 miles (145 km) northeast of Atlanta and 128 miles (206 km) southeast of Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2020, about 3,514 people lived there. Cleveland is the main city, or county seat, of White County.
This city is known for a few fun places. You can visit the North Georgia Zoo and Petting Farm. It's also home to Babyland General Hospital, where the famous Cabbage Patch Kids dolls are "born" and adopted.
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History of Cleveland
Before 1883, Cleveland was called 'New Prospect'. This name goes back to 1806, when the area was first settled. When White County was formed in 1857, New Prospect became its county seat. The town was officially made a city in 1870.
In 1883, its name changed to Cleveland. It was named after General Benjamin Cleveland, a hero from the War of 1812. He was the grandson of Colonel Benjamin Cleveland, who fought in the Revolutionary War. When a railroad arrived in 1888, Cleveland started to grow. It was officially recognized as a city in 1949.
Geography and Climate
Cleveland is located at 34°35′47″N 83°45′50″W / 34.59639°N 83.76389°W. The city covers about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers) of land.
Cleveland's Weather
Cleveland has a varied climate. Summers are generally warm, and winters are mild. The city gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Cleveland, Georgia, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1972–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 76 (24) |
77 (25) |
86 (30) |
88 (31) |
91 (33) |
101 (38) |
102 (39) |
98 (37) |
94 (34) |
95 (35) |
83 (28) |
77 (25) |
102 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 68.0 (20.0) |
70.0 (21.1) |
79.2 (26.2) |
83.5 (28.6) |
88.0 (31.1) |
92.6 (33.7) |
92.4 (33.6) |
92.5 (33.6) |
89.2 (31.8) |
83.5 (28.6) |
76.2 (24.6) |
69.3 (20.7) |
94.4 (34.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 50.3 (10.2) |
53.6 (12.0) |
61.4 (16.3) |
70.1 (21.2) |
76.6 (24.8) |
82.7 (28.2) |
85.8 (29.9) |
84.5 (29.2) |
79.8 (26.6) |
71.3 (21.8) |
61.6 (16.4) |
53.4 (11.9) |
69.3 (20.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 38.8 (3.8) |
41.7 (5.4) |
48.2 (9.0) |
56.2 (13.4) |
63.9 (17.7) |
71.3 (21.8) |
74.8 (23.8) |
73.8 (23.2) |
68.4 (20.2) |
58.1 (14.5) |
48.2 (9.0) |
41.3 (5.2) |
57.1 (13.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.4 (−2.6) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
35.1 (1.7) |
42.3 (5.7) |
51.2 (10.7) |
59.8 (15.4) |
63.7 (17.6) |
63.1 (17.3) |
57.0 (13.9) |
44.9 (7.2) |
34.7 (1.5) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
44.9 (7.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 10.9 (−11.7) |
15.7 (−9.1) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
36.5 (2.5) |
50.9 (10.5) |
56.5 (13.6) |
56.5 (13.6) |
44.7 (7.1) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
17.1 (−8.3) |
9.6 (−12.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 0 (−18) |
5 (−15) |
9 (−13) |
21 (−6) |
30 (−1) |
40 (4) |
50 (10) |
50 (10) |
37 (3) |
21 (−6) |
11 (−12) |
1 (−17) |
0 (−18) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.04 (153) |
5.65 (144) |
5.95 (151) |
5.20 (132) |
4.75 (121) |
5.09 (129) |
4.76 (121) |
6.04 (153) |
4.69 (119) |
5.39 (137) |
5.15 (131) |
6.46 (164) |
65.17 (1,655) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.5 (1.3) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
1.1 (2.81) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 10.3 | 11.7 | 13.4 | 13.2 | 12.9 | 9.2 | 8.7 | 9.7 | 12.2 | 136.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020) | |||||||||||||
People of Cleveland
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 145 | — | |
| 1880 | 197 | 35.9% | |
| 1920 | 339 | — | |
| 1930 | 498 | 46.9% | |
| 1940 | 471 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 589 | 25.1% | |
| 1960 | 657 | 11.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,353 | 105.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,578 | 16.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,653 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,907 | 15.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,410 | 78.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,514 | 3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, Cleveland had a population of 3,514 people. The city has grown quite a bit over the years.
According to the 2000 census, there were 1,907 people living in Cleveland. About 86.58% of the people were White, and 10.70% were African American. Other groups made up smaller parts of the population. About 1.99% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age in Cleveland was 32 years old. About 19.9% of the population was under 18. About 15.9% of the people were 65 years or older.
Education in Cleveland
Cleveland has several schools and a university.
White County School District
The White County School District serves students from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade. It includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district has over 233 full-time teachers and teaches more than 3,758 students.
Truett McConnell University
Truett McConnell University is a private university in Cleveland. It is a Christian liberal arts college. The university is connected to the Georgia Baptist Convention. It was named to honor George W. Truett and Fernando C. McConnell.
Fun Things to Do in Cleveland
Cleveland is a popular spot for summer camps. It has two Jewish summer camps: Camp Barney Medintz and URJ Camp Coleman. There are also two Christian summer camps: Strong Rock Camp and Retreat, and Woodlands Camp.
Many travelers pass through Cleveland on their way to other nearby attractions. These include the Bavarian-themed town of Helen, Unicoi State Park, and the Chattahoochee National Forest. You can also visit beautiful places like the Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area and Anna Ruby Falls.
Famous People from Cleveland
Cleveland has been home to some notable people:
- Alton Brown – A well-known personality from the Food Network.
- Billy Lothridge – A former NFL (National Football League) player.
- Xavier Roberts – The creator of the popular Cabbage Patch Kids dolls.
See also
In Spanish: Cleveland (Georgia) para niños
